Visit Gourdon, classified as “Most Beautiful Villages of France” and perched village on the Côte d’Azur

In an exceptional setting, Gourdon “la Sarrasine”, a village classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, is perched on a rocky outcrop overhanging the Loup valley by more than 500 metres. This rugged village, with its castle, old restored houses and lively craftsmen’s workshops, is a delightful place to visit.
The village: near the parking lots, Chapelle St Pons (12th century) stands on the former wheat threshing floor, recently converted into a medieval garden featuring dozens of Mediterranean species. The ramparts lead to the Place du Portal and then to the village. Gourdon’s stores are brimming with the work of passionate craftsmen: glassmakers, silk painters, painting galleries, perfume designers, soap makers and gingerbread makers adorn the narrow streets with a thousand colors and scents. It’s hard not to succumb to the temptation of a small souvenir gift.
Take the rue des écoles which leads to the Ste Catherine chapel and the oldest house in Gourdon, the Maison du Chevalier, whose door is decorated with scrolls carved in wood and the facade with a beautiful sundial. St Vincent’s church, built between the ^10th and ^12th centuries, contains an original font and relics of St Vincent, St Luce and St Just. Under the high altar, tombs of several Gourdon lords. Finally, enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes and the Côte d’Azur from the Italian border to the Massif des Maures, with Corsica on the horizon.

To plan your visit to Gourdon

Gourdon Tourist Office: 1, place Victoria – 0811.811.067